How to Get Rid of Intestinal Bloating Caused by Cherries

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

About the Author:

Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

Jill Corleone is a registered dietitian and health coach who has been writing and lecturing on diet and health for more than 15 years. Her work has been featured on the Huffington Post, Diabetes Self-Management and in the book "Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation," edited by John R. Bach, M.D. Corleone holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition.

Eating too many cherries not only makes you feel bloated, but may also cause abdominal pain.
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Cherries contain a carbohydrate that's difficult to digest and may cause you to feel gassy and bloated. While there's no way to get rid of the discomfort you feel after you eat the cherries, you may be able to take steps before you eat them to help reduce the bloating.

FODMAPs in Cherries

Cherries are considered a high-FODMAP, or fermentable oligo-di-monosaccharides and polyols, food. FODMAPs are a type of carbohydrate found in a variety of foods, including a number of healthy fruits and vegetables, that are hard to digest. When these carbohydrates enter the colon, the bacteria ferment them, creating the gas and bloating. Some people also experience abdominal pain and diarrhea when they eat high-FODMAP foods like cherries.

Tips to Reduce Cherry Bloat

Eating small amounts and chewing your cherries well before swallowing may help reduce some of the discomfort. You may find that you tolerate canned cherries better than fresh, according to Monash University, as long as you don't drink the liquid. Pickled cherries are also better tolerated.